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1. Cyprus retail market holds steady despite foot-and-mouth outbreak

Consumers are continuing to shop as usual, with no signs of hesitation or fear following the latest crisis triggered by the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases in 11 livestock units affecting roughly 14,000 animals. ...

2. Green Monday prices all over the place: Octopus up, tomatoes down, and your bill depends on where you shop

If your Green Monday shopping list feels like a gamble this year, you’re not imagining it. A new price check shows some traditional fasting foods have shot up in cost, while others have dropped sharply, and the difference between stores can be huge....

3. Cyprus groups warn EU-Mercosur deal could threaten food safety and hurt farmers

A broad coalition of agricultural organizations, trade unions, environmental groups and consumer advocates staged a protest outside the House of Europe in Nicosia on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to the European Union’s planned trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc....

4. Cyprus farmers push back against EU–South America trade deal

Cyprus’ farmers are not mincing words over the EU’s new trade deal with South America, warning it could land a heavy blow on local agriculture, from higher costs and tougher competition to big questions about what ends up on our plates....

5. Even in Cyprus’s Dead Zone, life finds a way to be cultivated

In Evrychou, located inside the Dead Zone, has remained untouched by pesticides, fertilizers, or modern agricultural intervention....

6. UAE: Sugary drinks will cost you, and not just in calories

The United Arab Emirates is taking a stand against sugar, launching a new tiered tax on sweetened drinks starting January 1, a move doctors and dentists say could be a game-changer for public health....

7. Archaeologists uncover giant Bronze Age “mega-oven” dating back 4,500 years

Archaeologists working north of Paphos have uncovered the remains of a substantial Bronze Age settlement at Kissonerga-Skalia, shedding light on a long-lived community active from roughly 2500 BC until its final abandonment around 1600 BC....

8. Lidl Cyprus Platinum Sponsor at the 13th Conference of the Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association

This year, Lidl Cyprus actively supported the 13th Dietetics & Nutrition Conference (CyDNA) of the Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association as Platinum Sponsor, which took place in Nicosia on 7–9 November 2025. The scientific programme focused on the transformation of nutrition and dietetics based on evidence, sustainability and health equity, including a multitude of sessions, workshops and parallel activities....

9. Wolt loans nearly €2 million to Cypriot small and medium enterprises

Wolt, the platform connecting consumers, local businesses, and delivery partners, has lent nearly €2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cyprus. ...

10. Lidl launches international Christmas campaign: ''Value wonderful things every day''

Lidl is ringing in the festive season with the launch of its international Christmas campaign under the motto of "Value wonderful things every day". ...

11. Lidl celebrates four weeks of football, emotion, and engagement as UEFA Women’s EURO 2025TM comes to an end

As the curtain falls on the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with England the champions of Europe once more, Lidl celebrates a successful summer of football, unity, and driving community impact....

12. Troodos tenants’ reckless fires raise questions about state oversight

The recent devastating wildfire in the mountainous region of Limassol, which caused both human and material losses, has exposed gaps, oversights, and serious questions about the readiness of state services in preventing and combating fires....

13. FDA to phase out artificial food dyes, approve natural alternatives

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over synthetic food additives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the national food supply by the end of 2026. ...

14. Cypriots consume 142.7kg of vegetables per year, data reveals

Cypriots consume a significant amount of vegetables annually, with each individual averaging 142.7 kilograms per year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service....

15. Green Monday: A breath of fresh air to welcome Lent

Today, Cyprus is buzzing with life as families and friends head outdoors to celebrate Green Monday, or Kathará Deftéra – a beloved tradition that marks the start of Lent in the Orthodox calendar....

16. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia

17. Lidl strengthens its international commitment to conscious nutrition together with WWF

Lidl is advancing its commitment to conscious nutrition by further aligning its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD)1 by 2050. By 2030, Lidl will increase the proportion of plant-based foods sold, such as plant-based protein sources, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, by 20 percent compared to 2022. As the first retailer to apply WWF’s methodology across all 31 Lidl countries with stores, Lidl brings transparency to its offerings across all food groups, empowering customers to make more environmentally conscious and healthier choices. To address global challenges, like climate change, biodiversity loss and diet-related diseases we need to transform our food system2....

18. Are spicy foods a danger to our health?

Love the kick of spicy food or can’t stand the heat? Either way, the fiery ingredients in your favorite dishes bring more to the table than just a tingling tongue—they might even have health perks. But are they risky enough to be dangerous?...

19. How Mexico’s Día de Muertos celebrates life beyond death

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an ancient Mexican tradition that bridges the gap between life and death. ...

20. Trump on migrants: ''They're eating dogs!''

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed in a lively debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, with the November election just weeks away. ...

21. Today is 'Dekapentavgoustos', a day of faith, family, and tradition

In Cyprus, August 15th, known as ''Dekapentavgoustos'', is one of the most significant holidays in the Greek Orthodox calendar, marking the Dormition (or Assumption as Catholics call it) of the Virgin Mary and her ascension to heaven....

22. Lids on plastic beverage containers must be attached by July 2024

The Department of Environment within the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment announced today that starting July 3, 2024, all plastic beverage containers up to three liters in capacity must be sold with their lids and caps attached. This measure aims to reduce plastic waste and its environmental impact....

23. EU funded project aims to shatter migrant prejudices

The Advisory Centre for Family Support (SYKESO) has announced the launch of the ISOTITA project, a new initiative aimed at helping migrant and refugee women integrate into Cypriot society....

24. Polar bears stranded on land as sea ice vanishes

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a day in the life of a polar bear, you’re in luck. ...

25. EU Parliament votes for clearer labels on breakfast foods

In a move aimed at empowering consumers and promoting healthier choices, the European Parliament has greenlit updated regulations governing breakfast staples such as honey, fruit juice, jam, and marmalades....

26. Farmers erect barricades, confront police at EU summit

Tensions escalated between farmers and police in Brussels as agriculture ministers from the 27 EU countries convened today. ...

27. Popular breakfast cereals infused with fertility-linked pesticide

In a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), it has been revealed that an obscure pesticide called chlormequat, which is linked to infertility in animals,...

28. How does zero VAT affect your grocery bills?

The Consumer Protection Service is keeping a close eye on how the zero VAT (Value Added Tax) rate impacts prices in stores. They've been checking 88 different products ...

29. Woman clings to car hood as French Bulldog snatched in LA

A dramatic video footage emerged revealing the heart-stopping moments when a woman desperately clung to the hood of a moving car in downtown Los Angeles....

30. Veganism: From fringe movement to global phenomenon

The launch of Burger King's Impossible Whopper in 2019 was a 'pinch me' moment for longtime vegan advocate Toni Vernelli....